Primary Debating Skill Development and Competition

Teams of three year 5 pupils and their teacher have an opportunity to develop debating skills and then to take part in the North Somerset Primary Debating Competition…

Course Title

Primary Debating Skill Development and Competition

Course Tutor

Penny Boardman

Duration

April 2014 – March 2015

Target Audience

Teams of three Year 5 pupils and their teacher

Key Stages

KS2

Guidance

Desirable

Course Description

Teams of three year 5 pupils and their teacher have an opportunity to develop debating skills and then to take part in the North Somerset Primary Debating Competition.The programme includes:• A one hour twilight meeting for the teacher to introduce the project• A three hour workshop for the teacher and a team of three year 5 pupils providing an opportunity for the teacher to work alongside children to develop debating skills. The children and teacher have the opportunity to take their learning back in to school to support others in developing debating skills.• An evening debating competition.

Date/s

TBC

Time

1 x twilight for teacher, 1 x half day for teacher and 3 children, 1 x evening for teacher and 3 children